Cougar Village Newsletter

Policies – YOU NEED TO KNOW!

As a resident of the Cougar Village, you are responsible for knowing the information, policies, procedures, and deadlines that are contained in the University Housing Living Guide.  To access the living guide, go to:  http://www.siue.edu/housing/pdf/SIUE-Housing-Guide-Final.pdf

Facilities Issue?  Put in a workorder!

University Housing Facilities Management (UHFM) is the unit assigned to the development and maintenance of University Housing facilities and grounds. UHFM is responsible for repairing housing units, care of the grounds surrounding housing facilities, performs snow removal, maintains the cleanliness of common areas and offices in University Housing buildings, oversees pest control and much more.

In the event of any building or grounds related issues, Students need to initiate the repair by submitting a Maintenance Request to University Housing Facilities Management (UHFM). UHFM responds to student initiated repair requests as a first priority.  To complete a work order, click HERE!!!

Get protected!  Insure yourself and your belongings!

University Housing does not insure the personal property of residents. Residents are strongly encouraged to insure their personal belongings while living in University Housing. Students can look into renter’s insurance or their parent/guardian homeowners’ policy for potential coverage options.

SIUE is Smoke Free, Tobacco Free, Nicotine Free

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has implemented the Illinois law that prohibits smoking and all tobacco related products into its policies and procedures. To view SIUE’s Smoke Free Campus Policy, click here.

Visit these sites for more information, Smoking Cessation Program, American Cancer Society and Centers for Disease Control. The Illinois Department of Central Management (CMS) may also offer smoking cessation reimbursement for those that complete an eligible program. Contact CMS at (800) 442-1300 for more details.

Having TV issues?  Read Me!

Charter Business has transitioned its analog video TV service to high-quality digital TV service, which provides more channels and increased HD content. As part of this transition, only TVs with a digital QAM tuner will be able to view the new digital lineup. If a TV does not have an embedded QAM tuner or is enabled with an external QAM tuner, an error message or snowy picture will appear on the TV.

What is a QAM tuner and how do I know if my TV has one? A QAM tuner allows your TV to tune to the digital or HD cable channels that Charter will be sending out. Most, but not all, TVs that were made after 2006 have a QAM tuner built in. Most Samsung, Sony, Sharp, Panasonic, Toshiba, and Visio models have a built in QAM tuner. Brands like Westinghouse, Colby, Element, or other lower end brands often do not have the QAM tuner. These are only a few examples. Please be sure to check for a QAM tuner when considering a specific TV model.

• You can search online by make/model of your TV or reference your TV's owner’s manual for specific model information related to what type of tuner is present.

• An example of what the manual may say if the TV has a QAM tuner: o “Built-in digital tuner (ATSC/Clear QAM)”

o NOTE: An ATSC tuner will not work with Clear QAM. It MUST say “Clear QAM” or “Digital QAM Tuner”.

 • Additionally, if your TV remote has the (.) or (-) symbol button for easy tuning or is able to display channels with a (.) or (-) as in 5.2 or 5-2, your device likely has a QAM tuner.

• Here is a link to help search specific TV Manufacturers: o http://www.midcocomm.com/resourcecenter/index.cfm/526/Cable/TV-Manufacturers

NOTE: This is general information regarding integrated QAM tuner enabled TVs. It is always advised to refer to the manufacturer’s website or examine the “technical specifications” section of the owner’s manual to determine information on the QAM tuner.

How do I program my TV to view the new channel lineup?

• Most QAM tuner TVs have a "Channel Search" or "Auto Program" function that will automatically scan the incoming signals and detect the ones that are available. It may be necessary to do a channel search before your TV will allow you to tune to a specific channel.

1. Go into the TV Menu and select “Set Up”

2. Look for and select an option similar to “Channel Search” or “Auto Program”

3. The TV will automatically begin searching to identify all available channels

4. After this auto search is completed, there should be approximately 60-70 channels available for viewing (if the TV has an internal QAM tuner). If no channels are available, it is likely the TV does not have a QAM tuner.

NOTE: If you previously watched a program on channel 4, the new channel may have moved to a new number, such as 4.2 or 4-2. Please speak to your property manager about new channel lineup cards.

NOTE: Most HD TVs have the ability to modify aspect ratios. If your picture seems stretched or has black bars around the picture after the scan, please modify the aspect ratio to fit with your desired viewing experience.

When do I need to reprogram my TV to view the new channel lineup?

• The Clear QAM solution has been installed on-campus. If you have not already, you should plan to program your TV immediately. Until the TV is rescanned, your new digital TV lineup will not be viewable.

• Tivo is not compatible with the QAM solutions

Plan to attend SIUE’s Graduate School Open House.

Tuesday, Oct. 30 

11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 5-7 p.m.

Morris University Center, Meridian Ballroom

Find out more about:

• SIUE’s 140+ master’s programs, post-baccalaureate certificates, specialist degrees, doctoral degrees and cooperative doctoral programs
• Graduate admission requirements
• Financial support, including graduate assistantships and competitive graduate awards

Apply during the open house, and the $40 application fee will be waived!

Learn More

siue.edu/graduate-admissions/visits

618-350-3705

COUNSELING SERVICES PRESENTS

Distress Tolerance in Self and Others Series: Wednesday, 10/24/18; 5:00 -6:15 pm Student Success Center 1202

You are invited to attend one of the distress tolerance sessions as Dr. Courtney Boddie, Director of Counseling Services, guides us in learning how to effectively support someone in distress and when to refer. Participants will also learn more about their own responses to being with someone in distress.

For Additional Information And To RSVP Contact:  Lisa Thompson-Gibson, lithomp@siue.edu or (618) 650-2842

Grace Period Voting begins October 22^nd at any Early Voting location in Madison County. You may update your voter’s registration and vote at that time. This requires 2 forms of identification, one including your correct home address. A list of Early Voting locations is available here.

Madison County Early Voting begins October 22^nd. SIUE is an Early Voting location and will be available on the following days and times in the Willow Room (2^nd floor, Morris University Center):

October 22^nd – 26^th

12pm – 5pm

October 29^th - November 2^nd  

10am – 5pm

Early Voting is only open to registered Madison County, IL residents and proof of residency is required.  Those wishing to vote will receive the ballot for their precinct.  

General Election – November 6, 2018

SIUE is in Precinct 21.  Only those registered to vote in Precinct 21 for Edwardsville are allowed to vote at this polling place on this day, in the Meridian Ballroom, MUC from 6am-7pm. 

Questions about voting or elections should be directed to your Illinois County Clerk or to the State Board of Elections for the state in which you are currently registered to vote. 

If you are registered to vote in Madison County (IL), you can search for your polling location here.

Be sure to stop by the MUC, Goshen Lounge Oct. 22-25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to say hello to our SIUE Day Rally Week participants!

SIUE Day Rally Week; enjoy FREE offers and incentives:

Oct. 22 – 1^st MidAmerica –Spin our prize wheel and enter for a chance to win a various prizes!

Oct. 23 – Edison’s – Stop by our booth for FREE bowling, laser tag or arcade passes! Plus enter to win a $50 Gift Card!

Oct. 23 – The Reserve at Edwardsville – Stop by to say hello and enter to win a gift card and grab some FREE promo items!

Oct. 23 – Enclave – Stop by to learn more about our awesome community and grab some FREE promo items!

Oct. 24 – Axis Edwardsville – Stop by to learn more about our luxe apartments and receive FREE cups and t-shirts!

Oct. 24 – Scott Credit Union – Visit our table use our Snapchat Geo-filter and take home a bag of Chef’s Shoppe popcorn (while supplies last)!

Oct. 25 – A Wildflower Shop – The first 75 faculty, staff or students to stop by our table will receive a FREE rose! Enter for a chance to win the Bouquet of the Month Club for three months (a $165 value).

Oct. 25 – SIUE Credit Union – Stop by, speak with our friendly staff, and enter our baby rattle battle contest! Winners of each battle will be place in a drawing for a $50 gift card. Drawing will take place at 1:50 p.m.

What is Safe Zone?

Safe Zone is a community of people who:

• Will be understanding, supportive, and trustworthy if LGBTQIA people need help, advice, or just someone to talk to.
• Will not tolerate homophobic, heterosexist, cisgenderism comments and actions but will address them in an educational and informative manner.
• Have attended Safe Zone training and have information on campus and community resources.

Mission and Goals of Safe Zone:

Safe Zone's mission at SIUE is to develop a campus community of allies and provide support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and ally (LGBTQIA) students, faculty, and staff with the ultimate goal of developing SIUE as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQIA people.

If you have any questions please contact Dr. Shelley Price-Williams at shewill@siue.edu

Please stop by and check out the Career Development Center located in the basement of the Student Success Center, room 0281.  We can help you with your resume, cover letters, job search, LinkedIn accounts, graduate school personal statements/application, mock interviews, and much more.

Upcoming Fall 2018 Events:

Mock Interview Prep Workshop**

October 18^th

3:00 - 4:00pm
Career Development Center

Mock Interview Day**

October 23^rd

9:00am - 4:00pm
Career Development Center

Health Careers Fair

November 13^th

3:00pm - 5:00pm

MUC 2^nd Floor Conference Center

A list of employers can be found at www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter/students
** Student Volunteers are needed for this event.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the CDC at 618-650-3708.

Financial Matters: Ask an Expert

November 14th

2:00pm - 3:00pm
2^nd Floor MUC, Mississippi/Illinois

**Please call to register for these events!

SIUE Career Development Center
618-650-3708
careerdevelopment@siue.edu
www.siue.edu/careerdevelopmentcenter

Remember that you can search for full-time and co-op/internships on the Cougar Jobline.

The Career Development Center has great volunteer opportunity for students to help at the career fair.  This gives students a chance to network with employers before and after the career fair. Students get a chance to make that first impression or leave that lasting impression with employers.  Students will be helping employers with a variety of tasks like helping employers in from the parking lot, walking employers to their career fair table, showing them where everything in located, and helping them pack everything up at the end of the career fair.  Students may also help at the registration tables for employers and/or students.

The Career Development Center needs students for the below dates and times:

Health Careers Fair

November 13^th

1:15pm - 3:15pm and/or 4:15pm - 5:15pm

If you are interested in volunteering please contact Carrie Smolar at csmolar@siue.edu. Please put in the body of your email the date(s) and time(s) that you would like to volunteer.  If you have any questions, please call the Career Development Center at 618-650-3708.

Sign up for e-Lert today!

What is e-Lert? SIUE's e-Lert is a text messaging service that will be used to quickly notify faculty, staff and student cell phones when an urgent situation, such as a bomb threat, severe weather, hostile intruder, or when the University closes due to inclement weather. There is no cost to register for the alerts; however, standard rates may apply if your cell phone plan does not include text messaging.

Rave Guardian

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) now offers the Rave Guardian app for its students and their families. Rave Guardian is one of the best ways to not only improve personal safety, but also protect your friends by building a private safety network. This app provides instant communication with friends, family, campus safety, and even 9-1-1.

SIUE encourages all students throughout campus to utilize the app to network with friends and help increase overall safety and security of the entire student body. An important part of the Guardian app is that students can use it not only to keep themselves safe, but to help protect others. Even students who may not feel as if they need others to help keep them safe can utilize the app to be a guardian and help protect their friends.

Download Rave Guardian and Become a Guardian on Your Campus

Download Rave Guardian for Free The app is available for free on the Apple or Google app store.

Use Rave Guardian to Protect Yourself and Others

Set a Safety Time – Notify people you trust to check in on you if are alone or in an unfamiliar place.

Manage and Message Your Guardians – Invite family, friends or others to be your Guardian, and communicate with them within the app as needed.

Easy Emergency Communication – Call safety officials directly for help if you are in trouble and send text tips – including photos – if you see something suspicious.

Rave Guardian is a proven personal safety solution used on campuses across the country. To learn more, visit siue.edu/emergency.